Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3242, Samuel Gore, Penn. (& Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn (b.com.)
Gore, Samuel Sarah
No 3242
CONTENTS

3935 Pennsylvania, Phil.
Sarah Gore
widow of Samuel Gore who was a Sergeant in the Revolution
Penn Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18. day of Dec. 1843 and sent to Joseph Kingsbury Towanda, Penn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 132.

71.458 11458 Pennsylvania
Saml Gere
of Bradford in the State of Penna who was a Sgt in the company commanded by Captain Buck of the Regt commanded by Col Denison in the Penna Militia time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvanians at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of May 1833 and sent Simon Kinney Toucancia Bradford 60 Pa
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $ 240.00 Sem-ant. allowance ending 4/ Sep. 33 $0 0 $300.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. B. Whiting Clerk, Book E Vol. 5 Page 31

See letter to P. asst. & Gen. Baron ap. 18. 1836.
See letter to James Scholl Esq Post Grand Bank 13 th July 1834 Dead.

See letter to P. asst. & her. Barnes ap. 18. 1836.
See letter to James Scholl Esq. First Grand Bank 13 th May 1836 Dead.

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss
Personally appeared before the subscribers Charles D. Shormaker one of the Associate Judges in and for the County of Luzerne John Gore & Sarah Bidlack, who being severally duly sworn, do depose and say that they are the brother and sister of Samuel Gore who now & has for many years resided in the Kingston Bradford County that the said Samuel Gore resided in Wyoming Valley at the commencement of the Revolutionary war, that in the year 1777 he was enrolled in the Militia in Captain Nicholas Buck's company on a tour of duty that he was attacked and went up the river as for at Wysox & Fortville as we understand And that the said Samuel Gore was cons- tantly engaged in the service of his country in scouting parties and building Garrison &c until the time of the memorable battle of Wyoming in which he was actually engaged And that he continued to do military duty for two years thereafter the country being kept in constant alarm by the Indians and Tories.
Sworn and subscribed before me in Kingston Luzerne Co this 19 th day of Nov. A.D. 1831
C. D. Shormaker Associate Judge
John Gore Sarah Bidlack

From this Time forth may the Almighty Gower Blessing Bestow in Never Ceasing Showers O may you Happy be and Always Blest Of every joy & of every wish Possess'd May Plenty Dissipate all your worldly cares And Smiling Peace Bless your Revolving years
Samuel Gore, Sally Gore, My Book and Heart. Never Shall Part
Samuel Gore and Sally Gore April the 13th. Anno Domini 1788.
Look Down on us Thou God of Love, And join our Hearts with thee above

George Davis Goin was Born in Virginia Feb y 10 th 1809 - Died on the 23 rd of the same month aged eighteen days
Mary West born July 9 th 1824 Sarah West born July 17 1836
Hannah Goin West
I

on monday
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Samuel Kennedy Gore Was Born Dec. 4. 1786
on sunday
Silas Gore Was Born Sept. 21. 1788
on tuesday
Sarah Gore Was Born July 26. 1791
on whensday
Abraham Brakaw Gore Born August 6. 1784
on friday
Judith Hannah Gore Born June 17. 1796
on saturday
Nelly Vought Gore Born April 19. 1799

Abraham Brokard the son of John & Sarah Brokard was born the 21 of April 1733 —————
Judith Davis the Daughter of George and Judith Davis was born the 11 October 1735 —
Abraham Brokard and Judith Davis was Married in the year of our Lord 1751 by the Rev. Mr Johannes Tellinghusen —————
John Brokard the son of the Rev. Abrm. Brokard was born the 28 of June 1752 —————
J.

Samuel Gore was Born May the 24th Anno Domini 1761 Sally Brokaw was Born April the 10th. Anno Domini 1761 Samuel Canady Gore Son of Samuel Gore and Sally his Wife, was Born December the 4th. Anno Domini 1786
May ye be Blest with all that Heaven can Send Long Life Long Health Long Pleasure and A Friend May Guarding Angels Guard your Swift Displays And Safely Guard you Through all your Dangerous Days
all
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George Brokaw the son of the S d Abr m Brokaw was born the 29 th of March 1755. —————
Abraham Brokaw was born the 19 th of December 1756. —————
Sarah Brokaw the daughter of the said Abr m Brokaw was born the 10 th of April 1764

Recd Dec Received Book.
William H. Myers Capt Dec 4 S Dec
Henry West
Silly West
Sally M Townse nd
This record was sent at my father's request. Don't want to lose it. Sarah. C...

4846 Sarah Goss po of Samuel Pennsylvania
died 2 nd May 1834

State of Pennsylvania }
Bradford County ss } on this 20 th day of February 1839 personally appeared before the honorable Edward Herrick President & the honorable Jonathan Stevens one of his associate Judges of the court of Common Pleas of said county Sarah Gore a resident of Sherheim township in the county of Bradford & state of Pennsylvania aged 74 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of Samuel Gore late of said township deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the time of his death that he obtained his pension under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832 which was for ten dollars per month that she believes the services of the said Samuel were principally in the vicinity of Wyoming & is sure that it was mostly in that vicinity that the said Samuel resided as she has been informed by him at Kingston now Luzerne county in Pennsylvania at the commencement of the revolutionary war or at the time he entered the service of the United States and that she the said Sarah Gore resided in Susque county in New Jersey during said war & still after its close it being her native place - The pension certificate of the said Samuel has been forwarded to the pension agent at Philadelphia to obtain the arrear of pension due him at the time of his death and she has no documentary evidence of the services of the said Samuel in her possession.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Gore on the 31 st day of March 1787 in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven & that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Gore died on the 2 nd day of May 1834 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January eighteen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated
Sarah Gore
Sworn & Subscribed in open court this 20. Feby 1839 -
D. Cask Prov.

on the said 20 th day of February 1839 personally appeared Avery Gore said cont in open court Avery Gore aged 74 years who being duly sworn on his oaths says that he is acquainted with Sarah Gore the within named applicant & was acquainted with her before her marriage at which time her name was Sarah Brookhand & that she resided in Susquehanna county in New Jersey - that the within named Samuel Gore resided in the family of three dep- ositors father in the fall of 1786 in (now) Bradford county Penn. - Sylvester & left there for New Jersey that fall and as he un- -derstood was married the next spring to the said Sarah Brookhand & that the said Samuel & Sarah removed to Bradford county aforesaid in May 1787 & there resided there as man & wife to the time of his death which took place on the 2 nd day of May 1834 - that the said Samuel applied for and obtained a pension under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832 and that the said Sarah is & has been from the time of the decease of the said Samuel single & unmarried
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court Feby 20. 1839 D. Cask Proth.
Avery Gore
and the said eight certify that the above named Avery Gore is of good repute for truth & veracity
By the court
D. Cask Proth.
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County
I David Cask Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of said county do certify that the foregoing applicant came into said court on the 20 th February 1839 & made oaths that the facts set forth in her application are true to the best of her knowledge & belief - also that the said Avery Gore on the same day came into said court & made similar oaths to the truth of the facts set forth in his deposition - both being duly sworn & making oaths as aforesaid in open court at the regular term of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said court the 20 th day of February 1839
D. Cask Proth.

State of Pennsylvania } Bradford County } 3.81
On the 21 st day of February 1839 Before the Subscriber an Associate Judge of the said County Personly appear- ed Isaac Vannest aged Seventy six Years who being by me sworn in due form of law doth Depose and Say that on the 31 st day of March 1786 in the Township of Sandistown in the County of Sussex and State of New Jersey he saw Samuel Gore joined in marriage with Sarah Brokard of the above Township that he has known them ever since until the death of Samuel Gore his said husband and further saith not
Isaac Van Nest
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
Jonathan Stevens Associate Judge And the Judge aforesaid do hereby certify that the said Isaac Van Nest to me well known is a man of truth and veracity and his evidence is entitled to belief State of Pennsylvania } Bradford County } 3
I David Cash, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid do certify that Jonathan Stevens is an associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Bradford that I am well acquainted with his signature & believe the above signa- ture of his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 21. day of February A.D. 1839
David Cash Proth.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bradford County Is
In the 30 th day of September 1832 Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record held for Bradford County, Samuel Gore, resident of the Township of Sheshequin in the said County of Bradford aged Twenty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 that he was born in the Township of Norwich, in the County of New London, and State of Connecticut, the 24 th day of May 1768, that at the age of eleven that is in 1779 he moved with his father and resided in the Valley of Wyoming, New Kingston, Luzerne County in the State of Pennsylvania, when he resided until the 3 rd day of July 1778 when his father's family in which was included himself was driven (that is those who survived) from that place, when he returned with other inhabitants in like situation, with himself and with a Company of Continental troops, in the fall of the same year, those Able to bear arms were required to do Military duty, and to assist in building fortifications, that with others of his fellow citizens enrolled themselves in a Company of Volunteers, Commanded by Captain John Franklin in which in Capacity of a Sergeant of that Company he continued to perform Military duty, & subjected himself to the same discipline & calls in common with the Continental troops until about the close of the year of 1780, and even after that frequent calls on himself & others were made to defend themselves & their Country from Indian attacks, and depredations until about the close of 1781, when the Volunteers without any particular discharge or Dismissal separated, he was in the Indian battle on the day of the Massacre when & where three of his Brothers fell, & where he suffered extremely in making his Escape, for further particulars For further particulars reference may be had to a petition which will be herewith enclosed which was once presented to Congress in his behalf accompanied with several Depositions, - as also the Depositions of William Hays, & Arnold Franklin, recently taken -
And he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to Pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency at any time.
Sworn & subscribed in open court this day & year aforesaid
Sam Gore
J. M. Hall Prob for E. Goodrich S kr

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states
Bradford County Pa
I James P. Bull Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings in the matter of the appli- cation of Samuel Goss for a pension
Witness my hand & seal of office this 18th day of September A D 1832
for J. M. Miller Pro E. L. Goodrich Dep
3

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
June 13, 1930.
Mrs. G. E. Mark Mitchell, Nebraska.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3248, it appears that Samuel Gore was born May 24, 1761 in Norwich Township, New London County, Connecticut, and moved in 1772 with his father, name not stated, to that part of Wyoming Valley, which was later Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Kingston, Pennsylvania, he was enrolled in May 1777 as a private in Captain Aheliah Buck's Company of militia and was on duty in the settlement. He was engaged in the battle on the day of the Wyoming Massacre in which he was wounded and three of his brothers were killed, their names not given.
He returned to the Wyoming Valley in the fall of 1778 and afterwards served as Sergeant in Captain John Franklin's Company of Volunteers whenever called upon until the close of 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832 while a resident of Sheeshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
He died May 2, 1834 in Sheeshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Soldier married March 31, or April 13, 1786 or 1787 in Sandiston Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey. Sarah Brokaw of said township, born April 10, 1764. She was the daughter of Abraham Brokaw, born April 21, 1723, and his wife Judith Davis, born October 4, 1731. Said Abraham was the son of John Brokaw and his wife, Sally. Said Abraham Brokaw and Judith Davis were married in 1751. Said Judith was the daughter of George and Judith Davis.

Soldier's widow, Sarah Core, was allowed pension on her application executed February 20, 1839 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Their children were:
Samuel Canedy or Samuel Kennedy. . . . . born December 4, 17--. Silas. . . . . " September 22, 1788 Sarah. . . . . " July 26, 1791 Abraham Broker . . . . . " August 6, 1794 Judith Hannah . . . . . " June 17, 1796 Holly Veghter . . . . . " April 19, 1799 George Davis . . . . . " February 10, 1802-died February 20, 1809.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

4846
Sarah Gore of Samuel Penne
admitted
Sergeant 2 nd Inf ty , Col Bush Col Division Pa Mil ia
died 2 May 1834
A 59 July 1838
L. Bullock Esq North Smithfield Pa

Sarahs gone Pennsylvania
Suspended
See 11 th July 1839
S. B. Black.
Act 7 July 1838

Samuel Gore Pa. Act of June 1832 to what time paid? Pen. Office
July 10. 1839
$120 due 1834 Due 2 May 1834 paid to that period 2/4

4612
Pennsylvania
Sarah Gore widow of Samuel Gore decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 2 nd May 1834 at Maduelda, in the State of Pa who was a Sergeant in the Comp y . commanded by Captain Brick of the Reg t commanded by Col o Hounis in the Pa line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pa at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Nov. 1839 and sent Mr. Bul- lock Mr. Smithfield Pa
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $420.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 40. 60.00
$480.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M. M. Madison Clerk, Book 9 Vol. 2 o Page 152

let 12 or 40 J. Kingsb. Letts Same Oct 14

State of Pennsylvania, Bradford County } on the application of Sarah Gore for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7. 1835
Before the honorable John McRae Esq. an associate judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said county personally appeared the said Sarah Gore who being duly sworn on her oath says that she does not know of the existence of any township, town, or church records of her marriage with her late husband Samuel Gore and believes there are no such records. That she does not know of the existence of any family records of said marriage or of the births of their children except as contained in two two papers the one marked "A" the other "B" now before her & to be herewith forwarded - which papers now lie in a bible which were taken from said bible she thinks about twenty years ago & the bible was soon after given away to a Mr. Clark - the papers herewith forwarded contain the record of the ages of this applicant & her late husband - a memorandum intending to be a record of their marriage on the 13 th of April 1787 - of the births of their children - with the records of the births of some of her relations & some other records as will be perceived on examination.
Given to & subscribed this 9 th day of September 1829 before me
Sarah Gore
J. McRae
Associate Judge Bradford County

State of Pennsylvania } Bradford County }
I David Cash Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid do certify that John M c Lean is an Appo- ciate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County duly Commission- ed and qualified on the 13 th day of December 1812 to con- tinue during good behavior - and that I am acquainted with his signature and believe the foregoing purporting to be his are genuine -
Witness my hand and official seal this 10 th day of September A D 1834
David Cash Prothonotary J. M. Wattles S py

April 13 Sam & Gore per note Revolutionary Claims
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Shelburne April 10th 1831 J. S. Edwards Esq.
Sir Enclosed you will receive Samuel Gove's certificate for Pensionary claim and also Power of Attorney for collection of same which I am requested to forward to you by the Agent here for examination - He informs me where a pension remains unclaimed for a period of 2 years - instructions must first be had from the War Department before he can pay it - You will have the goodness to return the papers as early as convenient
Very Respectfully Yours &c George Barron

C. Smithfield Pa Feb. 26 th
Free
Mar. 4. 1839
4846
1836
M rs G. Gore
Hon
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commission of Pensions city of Washington

Ann J. L. Edwards Esq.
Mad. The application of books due for a pension is enclosed with the hope I believe that she will be entitled to a pension.
very respectfully Darius Root Northfield Roadford Co. Me. Feb. 24. 1839

Return this brief with the papers.
Sam Gore-

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Samuel Gore. further proof or explanation.
which require
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No see Issue 5 o
He should specify as nearly as possible, the length of each term and the duration of his service in each grade.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No, see Quere 14. Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Ph.
Ad. c. 1840
Dear Sir,
P
Hon. J. L. Canards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions city of Washington

North Smithfield Bondfield Co Pa Sept 13. 1897
Sir,
I enclose an additional affidavit of bank you with a muddle, which I hope will be sufficient to remove all difficulty in her obtaining a pension respectfully
Wm J. L. Canards Esq
Darius Bullock

12. 436 Sand Core

Pennsylvania
Bradford County, ss.
On this twenty second day of August 1832 before the Subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Bradford Personally came William Hays of Hays Township aged sixty eight years and Arnold Franklin of Tusanda Township aged sixty seven years, both of Bradford County aforesaid who being severally duly sworn according to their oaths depose and say that in the fall of the year 1778 at Wyoming Valley Now Luzerne County they were personally well acquainted Samuel Gore that they the said deponents joined a Company of Volunteers Commanded by Captain John Franklin who was also a volunteer in which Company the said Samuel Gore served as a Sergeant and as such did Garrison duty assisting in erecting the Garrison consisting of Block houses &c. that this kind of service was continued under the said Franklin until the close of the War in the year 1783. The said William Hays says that the said Samuel Gore was in Wyoming Battle 3rd July 1778 when the Massacre took place sworn and subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid.
William Hays
Jonathan Stevens Judge Arnold Franklin
I Jonathan Stevens Judge aforesaid do hereby also further certify that the above named witnesses are both to me well known and entitled to full credit.
Jonathan Stevens
Personally came into open court of Common Pleas of Bradford County aforesaid the aforesaid Samuel Gore who being duly sworn, deposed and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of time of his service. But from the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades. Viz: For two years and five months I served as a private. For not less than two years I served as a sergeant; and for such service I claim a Pension. Deponent subscribed Feb 14 1833 in open court before me for J. Hays Robt E. L. Goodrich D. J. P.
Sam: Gore
Pension

Pennsylvania
Bradford County
I James P. Dull Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County do certify that the within amendment to the original affidavit of Samuel Jon was presented in open Court and sworn to and subscribed by the said Sam uel Jon and further I certify that Jon athan Stevens before whom the within affi davit was sworn & subscribed and who has certified to the credibility of the said witness now is and at the time of taking such affidavit & making such certificate was an associate judge of the Court of Bradford County and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said judge & verily believe the within signature purporting to be his to be genuine Witness my hand seal of office this 14 th day of February 1833
For J. P. Dull Pro E. Goodrich Dep

4332 Sarah Gore
$120 per an
Joseph Kingsbury Towanda Pa

Declaracion
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the act of 7 th July 1838
Bradford County SS State of Pennsylvania
On this ninth day of September A.D. 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber Geo. Minny a justice of the peace in and for said County of Bradford Sarah Gore who having been duly sworn according to law deponeth and saith that she is a resident of Sheshequin Township County & State aforesaid that she is now seventy nine years of age and that she still remains the widow of Samuel Gore who she verily believes was a sergeant in the Revolutionary War and knows of his being in the Wyoming Battle and that he died the 2 nd of May 1834 and that she received under the act of July 7 th 1838 a pension of one hundred & twenty Doll s per annum and that she is now entitled by an act of Congress passed the 3 d of March A.D. 1843 to receive from the 4 th of March 1843 to the 4 th of September 1843 sixty dollars
Sworn and subscribed before me this 9 th day of Sept r . 1843
Sarah Gore
Geo. Minny J.P.
I hereby certify that I have long been acquainted with Sarah Gore the above deponent who now resides in Sheshequin aforesaid and that she may be relied upon as possessing a good character for truth and veracity.
Sheshequin Sept r 9 th 1843
Geo Minny J.P.

State of Pennsylvania } Bradford County }
I Aaron Whitehead Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby Certify that George Kinney Esqr is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his are genuine (before whom the foregoing proce- edings were had) In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Towanda this 18 th day of September A.D. 1843.
A. Whitehead Prothonotary By N.S. Kirtland Deputy

To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of North America in Congress assembled at the City of Washington. The petition and memorial of Samuel Fox of Sheshequin Township Bradford County & state of Pennsylvania humbly sheweth that your Petitioner's requi- is of a singular nature differing from the common cases of those that served in the war of the Revolution he was not engaged or enlisted for any limited time that he resided at Wyoming settlement at the commencement of the revolution- ary war. That in the year A.D. 1777 in the month of June he was enrolled in Militia in Capt. Nehemiah Buck's com- pany and took the oath of allegiance to be true and faith- ful to the cause then at issue that in December the same year he was draughted on a tour of duty up the River as far as Wysox and Towanda, The command he was attach- ed to took twentyeight prisoners men that had served un- der General Burgoyne the preceding campaign that in the A.D. 1778 the settlement was in almost a contin- ual alarm the fore part of the season and what added mostly to our fear was that three companies of Soldiers had been enlisted in the settlement and had joined the main army of Gen. Washington. The Militia that was left was on duty the principal part of the time in forty- 'til the month of July when the settlement was invaded by the British and Indians under the command of Col. John Butler and Brandt the Indian you petitioner was in the memorable battle and massacre and narrowly escaped the fate of five Brethren. The Officer and the principal part of the company to which he belonged in ad- dition to his misfortune in running across a bog or mo- rass the Indians in close pursuit every step over the River in mud and mire by our exertions caused a breach in his body which has been a painful and troublesome dis- order ever since. It is unnecessary to describe the entire destruction of the settlement by the enemy the dispersion and hardships of the fugitives. Old men women and children fleeing through the wilderness carrying with them but

little more than would support nature by the way.
The place was retaken in August or September for- ing by Col. Zebulon Butler and Capt. Simon Spalding and a Garrison erected your petitioner returned soon af- ter and served as a Volunteer during the year 1779, '80 and '81 and was subject to be called on in every case of emergency. The expedition of Gen. Sullivan to the Genne- see Country did not prevent wholly the depredations of the enemy so but that we was frequently harass'd by some parties. In the 1779 Capt Spaldings company was call'd to join the main army at head quarters and a company of invalids was stationed at the post commanded by a Capt. Mitchels soldier that was not calculated for the woods. Scouting &c Col. Denison gave order to have the militia organized and classed which took place John Franklin was chosen Captain. Your Petitioner was appointed a sergeant and had the command of a class which was ordered to be ready at the shortest notice to scout the woods and to follow any party of the ene- my that should be sent on their murderous devotions. That he performed four town of scouting the same sea- son of about eight days each Your petitioner never drew any pay, clothing nor Rations during the contest for independence but ammunition he was supplied with from the continental store had the charge of a Family at the time (his Father being dead) had to support himself as well as he could by laboring between spells and frequently in eminent danger he is at this time 1831 Seventy years of age and from experiencing hard- ships privations of every description in those trying times is quite infirm. Understanding by the newspa- per that a bill has passed the house of Representatives by a large Majority to compensate all those that were enlisted in the service of their Country from three months to six and nine to compensate them according to the time of their engagement let their circumstances be what they may. Encouraged by the liberality and

generosity of our national Legislature I take the liberty to request your honorable body to take my case into consideration and if you in your wisdom should think that your petitioner is entitled to any remuneration to do what you think is right and just. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c.
Sam l Gore
Luzerne County ss.
Personally appeared before the subscriber President of the 11 th Judicial district of Pennsylvania, Samuel Gore esquire, the above petitioner, to me well known as a man of reputation and integrity of character, who being duly sworn deposes and says that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the best of his recollection, knowledge and belief. Given & subscribed this
Sam l Gore
18 th Nov. 1891.
David Scott Pres. 11 th Jud. Dist. of Penn a
Also personally appeared before me on the day and year aforesaid General William Ross of the Borough of Wilkes-Barre, who being duly sworn deposes and says that he became acquainted with Samuel Gore the above named petitioner the winter

Succeeding the Massacre of Wyoming in 1778, & has known him ever since. That he saw the said Samuel engaged in the service, and performing military duty in the valley of Wyoming during the revolutionary war - and that from his knowledge of the reputation of the said Samuel, he has the fullest confidence in the integrity of his statements in the foregoing petition.
Sworn & subscribed this 18 th Nov. 1831.
Wm Ross
David Scott Pres. 11 th Ind. Dis. of Penn.
Luzerne County R. Personally appeared before me the subscriber
The Rev. Benjamin Bidlack, who being duly sworn deposes and says that he became acquainted with Samuel Gore the before named petitioner, the winter after the Massacre of Wyoming in 1778 & has known him ever since. That he saw the said Samuel engaged in the service and performing military duty in the Valley of Wyoming during the revolutionary war - and that from his knowledge of the reputation of the said Samuel he has the fullest confidence in the integrity of his statements in the foregoing petition.
Benj. Bidlack
Sworn and subscribed before me this 19 th Nov. 1831
C. D. Shumaker Albion Pres.

SS. I received a pension certificate from your office dated the 8 th of May, 1833. For the amount of Sixty dollars a year. On the 11 th day of Sept r last I executed a Power of Attorney in due form and sent the same to Philadelphia for the purpose of receiving my money. The Power of Attorney was returned on the 26 th of the same month noted on the back as followeth. The Pension certificate states a rate The Pension certificate states a rate different from that returned in the War department. In consequence whereof I did not receive anything. it appears to me there must be a mistake; whether the sum be greater or smaller cannot say; but am so selfish as to think, that the sum ought to be Eighty dollars p r year. as I served as a sergeant in Capt. Franklins Company, with others as privates who have obtained certificates of eighty dollars a year each Arnold Franklins John Goe and Willard Green. I was employed in the Militia long before Capt. Capt. Franklins Company of Volunteers was organized. was in the Wyoming Massacre and received a wound. I requested Col Joseph Kingsbury as he was writing to the curatory of War six or eight weeks since to state my case in his letter which he told me he did. but have received no answer. I begin to feel rather impatient. if I am intitled to any compensation compensation for past services I wish to receive the benefit as well as others
Samuel Goe

1911
March 8, 1928.
Dr. C. W. Gillette, Westport, Connecticut.
517
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3242, it appears that Samuel Gore was born May 24, 1761 in Norwich Township, New London County, Connecticut, and moved in 1772 with his father, name not stated, to that part of Wyoming Valley, which was later Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Kingston, Pennsylvania he was enrolled in May 1777 as a private in Captain Aholiab Buck's Company of Militia and was on duty in the settlement. He was engaged in the battle on the day of the Wyoming Massacre, in which he was wounded and three of his brothers killed, their names not given.
He returned to the Wyoming Valley in the fall of 1778 and afterwards served as Sergeant in Captain John Franklin's Company of Volunteers whenever called upon until the close of 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

September 10, 1832 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He died May 2, 1834 in She-shequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Soldier married March 31, or April 13, 1786 or 1787 in Sandiston Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey Sarah Brokaw of said township, born April 10, 1764. She was the daughter of Abraham Brokaw born April 21, 1723 and his wife Judith Davis born October 4, 1731. Said Abraham was the son of John Brokaw and his wife Sally. Said Abraham Brokaw and Judith Davis were married in 1751. Said Judith was the daughter of George and Judith Davis.
Soldier's widow Sarah Gore was allowed pension on her application executed February 20, 1839 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Their children were:
Samuel Canady or Samuel Kennady born December 4, 17--. Silas..... " September 21, 1788. Sarah..... " July 26, 1791. Abraham Brokaw. " August 6, 1794. Judith Hannah.. " June 17, 1796. Nelly Veghtor.. " April 19, 1799. George Davis... " February 10, 1809, died February 28, 1809.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

MMN
February 24, 1928.
Honorable Hiram Bingham, United States Senate, Washington, D. C.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of February 22 I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3242, it appears that Samuel Gore was born May 24, 1781 in Norwich Township, New London County, Connecticut, and moved in 1778 with his father, name not stated, to that part of Wyoming Valley, which was later Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Kingston, Pennsylvania he was enrolled in May 1777 as a private in Captain Aholiab Buck's Company of militia and was on duty in the settlement. He was engaged in the battle on the day of the Wyoming Massacre, in which he was wounded and three of his brothers killed, their names not given.
He returned to the Wyoming Valley in the fall of 1778 and afterwards served as Sergeant in Captain John Franklin's

Company of Volunteers whenever called upon until the close of 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He died May 2, 1834 in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Soldier married March 31, or April 13, 1786 or 1787 in Sandiston Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey Sarah Brokaw of said township, born April 10, 1764. She was the daughter of Abraham Brokaw born April 21, 1723 and his wife Judith Davis born October 4, 1731. Said Abraham was the son of John Brokaw and his wife Sally. Said Abraham Brokaw and Judith Davis were married in 1751. Said Judith was the daughter of George and Judith Davis.
Soldier's widow Sarah Gore was allowed pension on her application executed February 20, 1839 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Their children were:
Samuel Canady or Samuel Kennady born December 4, 17--. Silas..... " September 21, 1788. Sarah..... " July 26, 1791. Abraham Brokaw. " August 6, 1794. Judith Hannah.. " June 17, 1796. Nelly Veghtor.. " April 19, 1799. George Davis... " February 10, 1809, died February 28, 1809.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

MMHF
May 16, 1927
Arthur D. Sheeler 20 Aldine St., Rochester, New York
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 3242 it appears that Samuel Gore was born May 24, 1761 in Norwich Township, New London County, Connecticut, and moved in 1772 with his father, name not stated, to that part of Wyoming Valley, which was later Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Kingston, Pennsylvania he was enrolled in May 1777 as a private in Captain Aholiab Buck's Company of militia and was on duty in the settlement. He was engaged in the battle on the day of the Wyoming Massacre, in which he was wounded and three of his brothers killed, their names not given.
He returned to the Wyoming Valley in the fall of 1778 and afterwards served as Sergeant in Captain John Franklin's Company of Volunteers whenever called upon until the close of 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

September 10, 1832 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He died May 2, 1834 in She- shequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Soldier married March 31, or April 13, 1786 or 1787 in Sussex County, New Jersey (in Sandiston Township), Sarah Brokaw of said township, born April 10, 1764. She was the daughter of Abraham Brokaw born April 21, 1723 and his wife Judith Davis born October 4, 1731. Said Abraham was the son of John Brokaw and his wife Sally. Said Abraham Brokaw and Judith Davis were married in 1751. Said Judith was the daughter of George and Judith Davis.
Soldier's widow Sarah Gore was allowed pension on her application executed February 20, 1839 while a resident of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Their children were:
Samuel Canady or Samuel Kennady born December 4, 17--. Silas..... " September 21, 1788. Sarah ..... " July 26, 1791. Abraham Brokaw.. " August 6, 1794. Judith Hannah... " June 17, 1796. Nelly Veghtor .. " April 19, 1799. George Davis.... " February 10, 1809, died February 28, 1809. If they were married in 1787 this child was born before they were married
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
2 encls.
Sol had bro. John in Rev - I had a sister Sarah Bilack in 1831 - Widow Sarah had bro. Geo. Abraham & John Brokaw

United States Senate,
Washington, 2/22/28, 19
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the following com- munication for your consid- eration, and to ask that the request made therein be com- plied with if possible.
When the matter is dis- posed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige.
Yours truly,
by direction of HIRAM BINGHAM
U. S. S.
(over)

Wished history of Samuel Gore who was born in 1761 in Norwich Connecticut, and later lived in Sheshequin, Pa.

DR. C. W. GILLETTE WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT
July 20, 1927.
Bureau of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;
Wishing to establish my eligibility for membership as a Son of the American Revolution, I desire to obtain the war record of Samuel Gore who was in the Battle of Wyoming or Wyoming Massacre in which he suffered disabilities and for which his widow received a pension of $600.00 after his death in or about 1834.
In connection with this I would state that three of his brothers and two brothers-in-law lost their lives in this battle.
If you can assist me in this matter or inform me where and how I can obtain this information I would appreciate it greatly.
Very truly yours.
C. W. Gillette

The Daughters of the American Revolution
Katabdin Chapter
Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Regent MRS. T. M. MORROW Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Vice Regent Mrs. A. N. Mathers Gering, Nebr.
Recording Secretary Mrs. Morton Howard Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Assistant Secretary Mrs. W. H. Bright Morrill, Nebr.
Treasurer Mrs. A. E. Fay Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Registrar Mrs. N. L. Chatfield Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Assistant Registrar Mrs. E. L. Bellingar Morrill, Nebr.
Historian Mrs. G. E. Mark Mitchell, Nebr.
Chaplain Mrs. O. H. Kearney Morrill, Nebr.
Mitchell, Nebr., Apr. 3, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Please send me a copy of the records of Revolutionary war service of Obediah Gore born July 26 1714 and Daniel Gore born 1761 both of Bradford Co. Pa. which was a part of Connecticut during the Revolution
Respectfully
Mrs G. E. Mark
Obediah Jr. is not the one I want

SHEELER-BAXTER COMPANY, Inc.
REALTY BROKERS--BUILDERS--LOANS
PHONE MAIN 421
225-227 GRANITE BUILDING
EMERGENCY CALLS GENESEE 182
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
March 8, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am desirous of joining the Sons of the American Revolution and I understand that I am eligible. Your attention is respectfully called to the enclosed data and also to the letter of Judge Harvey F. Remington, who is a member.
Please let me know as soon as possible and mail the records back to Arthur D. Sheeler, 20 Aldine Street, Rochester, New York. Kindly also return Judge Remington's letter.
Yours very truly,
Arthur D. Sheeler
This was a history of the soldier ret. to Mr. Sheeler by Judge R. — sent Mr. Sheeler by Judge R. — ad, list, & the Judge's letter ret. to Mr. Sheeler
ADS/H

WIDOW, &c.
Rarey.
File No.
3242
Sarah Gore
Widow
Samuel Gore
Pri. Rev. Wash
Act:
March 8 th 1843
Index:—Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]
1827—May 16—Hist. to archd—D. Brewster mmmmf 1828—Feb. 24—Hist. to Hon. N. Risingham for F.C. Russell— 1828—Mch. 8—Hist. to Dr. C.H. Kellogg— mmmmf
June 12—History to Mrs. H.E. Mark. — J.H.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Gore, Thomas GRADE Drummer LINE Delaware
WARRANT NUMBER 10771 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 7 1789 To William of Vredenburgh, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.